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Africa and Atlantic Slave Trade Readings

Here are three readings for Chapter 20. Please answer the questions that go with each reading. This assignment will be due at the beginning of the next class period.

Appeal to the King of PortugalWhat exactly is the complaint of the King of Kongo? What seems to be the impact of Portuguese traders (factors) in the Congo? What does King Affonso want the King of Portugal to do?

Slave TraderWhat were the ways Bosman received slaves? Which method does he prefer? What are the comparisons of Dutch ships and those of other Europeans?

Enslaved CaptiveHow was slavery in Africa different from slavery in America? What were the worst aspects of the Atlantic slave trades according to the author? Why does Equiano address his audience as “nominal Christians”?